DHL Express and Malaysia-based aviation solutions provider Pen Aviation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to commercialise urgent cargo deliveries using unmanned aerial vehicles, in partnership with Raya Airways as the main drone operator. The integrator announced that it will participate in a proof of commercialisation (POC) by end-2021 to demonstrate the commercial viability of time-critical cargo drone delivery for port logistics missions to serve the maritime … [Read more...] about DHL Express to pilot cargo drones over Malaysian waters
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Air cargo headlines 2-day ALMAC event in November
More reasons to get vaccinated with more industry events and conferences coming our way as doors open for the 11th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) happening on 2 and 3 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Jointly organised by the Hong Kong government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council or HKTDC, the event will be held in a ‘hybrid’ format’ for the first time under the theme “RESILIENCE, AGILITY, SUSTAINABILITY: Reshaping the Global … [Read more...] about Air cargo headlines 2-day ALMAC event in November
Last MD-11 freighter bids farewell to Lufthansa fleet
An era of tri-jets within Lufthansa Group has come to an end as the cargo unit's last MD-11F made its final approact at Frankfurt last 17 October. Flight LH8161 from New York (JFK) landed at Frankfurt Airport for the last time and touched down ahead of schedule at 12:03 p.m. local time on runway 07R. This marks the end of commercial service of the three-engine MD-11F aircraft type with the German airline after more than 23 years. The aircraft with registration D-ALCC, also … [Read more...] about Last MD-11 freighter bids farewell to Lufthansa fleet
ST Engineering names new boss for North America unit
Press release ST Engineering this week announced the appointment of Timothy (Tim) J. McBride as president of ST Engineering North America for its US headquarters in Alexandria, VA, effective 1 November. The US is the Group’s single largest market outside of Singapore, and contributes about a quarter of total revenue. “We are delighted to have Tim join our senior management team at an important phase of ST Engineering’s growth journey. Tim brings with him a deep understanding of the … [Read more...] about ST Engineering names new boss for North America unit
ANA launches SAF initiative ahead of UN climate summit
All Nippon Airways (ANA) last week launched its own initiative to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel as the company looks to join the rest of the industry in advocating the use of alternative fuel and ultimately reducing the aviation industry’s carbon footprint. The airline has received support from its forwarder partners with Nippon Express, Kintetsu World Express and Yusen Logistics announcing their participation in the SAF Flight Initiative. ANA, along with these three major … [Read more...] about ANA launches SAF initiative ahead of UN climate summit
JD Logistics targets 100 planes by 2030
JD Logistics is planning an air cargo company as it plans to expand its integrated supply chain services globally, the company’s CEO of logistics, Yui Yu, told Bloomberg in an interview. Yu said the company has been recently approved by Chinese authorities, with plans to purchase or lease planes for cargo use. "We purchase planes or lease them, and the cargo freight business should comply with local laws and regulations [of the countries we operate],” explained Yu when asked about the … [Read more...] about JD Logistics targets 100 planes by 2030
